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Stretch Mark / Scar Treatments

They are caused due to damaged elastin fibers, called stretch mark. Stretch Marks improve with CO2 Fractional Laser Treatments or Derma-Roller Treatment in combination with Microdermabrasions and Chemical Peel Treatments. A series of treatment sessions will be needed to obtain the best results. Both old and new stretch marks/scars are able to be treated.

Stretch Marks

Most people dream of having skin that is clear, blemish less….perfect, so to speak. One of the most common reasons why people don’t have this perfect skin, is Stretch Marks.

Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. If you're noticing stretch marks on your body, you're not alone. Most girls and women have stretch marks, which tend to show up on the breasts, thighs, hips, and butt.

What Happens

Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.

Causes

Many women get them during pregnancy.

People who are obese often have stretch marks.

Bodybuilders are prone to getting stretch marks because of the rapid body changes that bodybuilding can produce.

Stretch marks also may occur if a person uses steroid-containing skin creams or ointments (such as hydrocortisone) for more than a few weeks, or has to take high doses of oral corticosteroids for months or longer.

And while they're more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too.

At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that may appear indented and have a different texture from the surrounding skin. Fortunately, stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time.

But the fact that stretch marks usually fade and become less noticeable over time can be little consolation if you plan to spend most of your summer in a bathing suit.